Xavier Bourgault

Xavier Bourgault (born October 22, 2002) is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward currently playing for the Bakersfield Condors of the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect to the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted 22nd overall by the Oilers in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft.

Xavier Bourgault
Born (2002-10-22) October 22, 2002
L'Islet, Quebec, Canada
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 182 lb (83 kg; 13 st 0 lb)
Position Centre/Right Wing
Shoots Right
NHL team (P)
Cur. team		 Edmonton Oilers
Bakersfield Condors (AHL)
NHL Draft 22nd overall, 2021
Edmonton Oilers
Playing career 2022–present

Playing career

Making his QMJHL debut with the Shawinigan Cataractes in 2018–19, Bourgault recorded 7 goals and 20 points in 62 games. In 2019–20, he increased his offensive output to 33 goals and 71 points in 63 games, for a 1.13 points per game rate. His points per game rate was raised yet again to 1.38 in 2020–21, as he recorded 20 goals and 40 points in a COVID-19 pandemic shortened 29 games. Recording only six penalty minutes that season, he was named a finalist for the Frank J. Selke Trophy, the QMJHL's award for sportsmanship.[1] On July 23, 2021, Bourgault was drafted 22nd overall by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft.[2]

During the 2021–22 season, while pacing at a career best points-per-game with the Cataractes, Bourgault was signed to a three-year, entry-level contract on March 31, 2022.[3]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs
Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2017–18 Lévis Chevaliers QMAAA 38 13 13 26 12 3 0 0 0 0
2018–19 Shawinigan Cataractes QMJHL 627132012 60110
2019–20 Shawinigan Cataractes QMJHL 6333387120 —————
2020–21 Shawinigan Cataractes QMJHL 292020406 50442
2021–22 Shawinigan Cataractes QMJHL 4336397520 1612102210
2022–23 Bakersfield Condors AHL 6213213416 20002
AHL totals 6213213416 20002

International
Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2018 Canada White U17 6th 50220
Junior totals 50220

References
  1. Beneteau, Josh (July 22, 2021). "Prospect of Interest:'Elite' offensive talent Xavier Bourgault". sportsnet.ca. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
  2. Jacklin, Jordan (July 23, 2021). "Oilers Select Xavier Bourgault with the 22nd Overall Pick". thehockeywriters.com. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
  3. "Oilers sign Bourgault to entry-level contract". Edmonton Oilers. March 31, 2022. Retrieved March 31, 2022.
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